Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 7

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

Do hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold? If so, why? Kids will find out with this fun and informative science fair project idea.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

This science fair project focuses on the use of a conductivity device that will determine if a substance dissolved in water can or cannot conduct electricity.

In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.